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What is the primary focus of Social Psychology?
What is the term for the unwritten rules that govern behavior in social situations?
Which type of psychology is concerned with the formation of moral principles and values?
What is the term for the process by which we absorb, process, and store information?
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Which type of psychology is concerned with the study of unusual patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that deviate from societal norms?
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What is the term for the stable patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that characterize an individual's personality?
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Which of the following personality theories suggests that personality is driven by a desire for self-actualization and personal growth?
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What is the primary focus of Social Psychology?
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Which of the following is a key concept in Developmental Psychology?
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What is the term for the process of identifying and diagnosing mental disorders?
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Which of the following cognitive processes is involved in understanding and producing language?
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What is the term for the stable patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that characterize an individual's personality?
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What is the primary distinction between mood disorders and anxiety disorders in abnormal psychology?
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Which theory in developmental psychology proposes that individual development is influenced by multiple levels of the environment, including the microsystem, mesosystem, and macrosystem?
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What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy in abnormal psychology?
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According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, what is the primary characteristic of the formal operational stage?
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What is the primary distinction between a personality disorder and a personality trait in personality psychology?
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What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in abnormal psychology?
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What is the primary focus of the Psychoanalytic theory in personality psychology?
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Which social psychology theory suggests that group membership influences an individual's self-concept?
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What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology in terms of information processing?
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Which personality theory is closely associated with the concept of self-actualization?
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What is the primary goal of personality inventories in personality psychology?
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Which cognitive process is involved in understanding and producing spoken language?
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Study Notes
Social Psychology
- Study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations
- Examines how social influences, relationships, and environments affect individuals
- Key concepts:
- Social norms: unwritten rules that govern behavior
- Social influence: how others affect our thoughts and actions
- Attitudes and persuasion: how we form and change opinions
- Interpersonal attraction: why we like or dislike others
- Group dynamics: how groups form, function, and interact
Cognitive Psychology
- Study of mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving
- Examines how we process information, think, and behave
- Key concepts:
- Information processing: how we absorb, process, and store information
- Attention: selective focus on certain stimuli or tasks
- Memory: encoding, storage, and retrieval of information
- Language: comprehension, production, and use of verbal and nonverbal symbols
- Problem-solving: strategies and techniques for resolving issues
Developmental Psychology
- Study of human development across the lifespan, from infancy to old age
- Examines physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes and milestones
- Key concepts:
- Stages of development: Piaget's cognitive stages, Erikson's psychosocial stages
- Attachment theory: bonding and relationships between caregivers and children
- Language development: acquisition and use of language
- Moral development: formation of moral principles and values
- Aging and older adulthood: physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes
Abnormal Psychology
- Study of unusual patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that deviate from societal norms
- Examines causes, symptoms, and treatments of psychological disorders
- Key concepts:
- Anxiety disorders: excessive fear or anxiety responses
- Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, and other affective disturbances
- Personality disorders: maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving
- Psychotic disorders: disruptions in perception, thought, and emotion
- Trauma and stressor-related disorders: responses to adverse events
Personality Psychology
- Study of individual differences in thinking, feeling, and behaving
- Examines the nature, structure, and development of personality
- Key concepts:
- Trait theory: stable patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior
- Psychoanalytic theory: unconscious motivations and conflicts
- Humanistic theory: emphasis on personal growth and self-actualization
- Biological theory: genetic and neurobiological influences on personality
- Cultural and environmental influences on personality
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of psychology, including social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, and personality psychology. Learn about key concepts, theories, and principles that shape our understanding of human behavior and mental processes.
